Hits and myths: why has Hollywood abandoned ancient Greece?
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The Beatles Long-Shelved Doc ‘Let It Be’ to Hit Disney+ Next Month After Peter Jackson Restoration
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Quick Glance: The Beatles Documentary 'Let It Be' Restored by Peter Jackson Coming to Disney+ Soon
- The film 'Let It Be,' which captured The Beatles' final group performance and remained hidden for five decades, is set to make a comeback on Disney+ with an elaborate restoration by Peter Jackson. The revamped version is scheduled to premiere on the streaming platform on May 8.
- Peter Jackson's award-winning 2021 docuseries 'The Beatles: Get Back' included footage originally intended for 'Let It Be.' The success of the series prompted Apple Corps to commission Jackson's Park Road Post Production for a meticulous restoration of the film from the original 16mm negative. This process also involved enhancing the sound quality using technology similar to what Jackson utilized in the 'Get Back' series.
- The film features a wealth of footage from the studio session in January 1969, during which John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr - accompanied by keyboardist Billy Preston - crafted the 'Let It Be' album, recorded music, and performed atop Apple's London headquarters.
- Initially, the critically acclaimed album, winner of multiple Grammys, faced delays due to internal band tensions. However, Lennon enlisted producer Phil Spector to help finalize it as preparations for the film's theatrical release were underway.
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John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s sons team up for new single: James McCartney’s acoustic ballad Primrose Hill, co-written with Sean Ono Lennon ...
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Quick Glance: Sons of John Lennon and Paul McCartney Release New Single
- The most famous songwriting credit in history, Lennon-McCartney, has been revived - this time for a song written by the Beatles' sons.
- Primrose Hill, a track by Paul McCartney's son James, co-written with Sean Ono Lennon, is an acoustic ballad featuring a shuffling backbeat and contemplative guitar solo.
- McCartney described the song in an Instagram post as a vision he had as a child in Scotland: 'Primrose Hill is about getting the ball rolling with me & finding this person.'
- Fans also have the chance to acquire a unique piece of McCartney memorabilia - the open-top double-decker bus used by him and Wings for their 1972 European tour, expected to be auctioned for up to £200,000 on April 22.
This Actor Annoyed Peter Jackson During His ‘Lord of the Rings’ Audition: The trajectory of Jake Gyllenhaal’s career could have been very different if he nailed ...
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The Long, Winding, and Weird Legacy of the Beatles’ Notorious ‘Let It Be’ Movie: Rob Sheffield on the weird legacy of the Beatles "break-up film"
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Only The Animated ‘Lord of the Rings’ Gets Frodo Right: Ralph Baski's animated adaptation of Lord of the Rings did justice to the character of Frodo in a ...
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Quick Glance: Animated ‘Lord of the Rings’ Excels in Frodo's Portrayal
- Ralph Bakshi's animated adaptation of 'The Lord of the Rings' revolutionized battle scenes and stayed true to Tolkien's vision.
- Frodo is depicted as intelligent and a leader in Bakshi's film, contrasting with Jackson's more passive portrayal.
- Despite some flaws, Bakshi's film made a lasting impression and even inspired Peter Jackson in creating his Middle Earth trilogy.
- Comparing Bakshi's and Jackson's portrayal of Frodo highlights Bakshi's emphasis on Frodo's agency and leadership qualities compared to Jackson's more passive depiction.
The Beatles ‘Let It Be’ Film Will Be Available for the First Time in Over 50 Years
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Why No Elven Children Appear in The Lord of the Rings: Elves obviously have children in Lord of the Rings, but why were there none shown running around ...
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Quick Glance: Why Are There No Elven Children in The Lord of the Rings?
- They instead resolve to keep an eye on Middle-earth from the safety of their woodlands.
- However, they do not run away from danger when it appears, as Elves play an important role throughout The Lord of the Rings.
- However, none of the Elves or kingdoms featured in the story have any Elven children.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, available on Prime Video, was the first to feature Elven children in a flashback to a young Galadriel playing with her classmates.
- Given how long Elves remain young, it would seem normal to see them all around the kingdoms.
War memorial in Hawke's Bay vandalised: RSA spokesman Peter Jackson says it will not be possible to fix the damaged plaque at Hātuma's war memorial by Anzac Day.
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The Rings of Power: Every Clue That Halbrand Is Sauron: The Rings of Power's finale revealed that Halbrand was really Sauron, but not before the producers ...
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Christopher Lee Was Furious About This 'Lord of the Rings' Moment: Christopher Lee was so furious about his death scene in Lord of the Rings: Return of the King ...
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Why Peter Jackson Once Called Jake Gyllenhaal the ‘Worst Actor He’s Seen’: After a terrible audition for the Lord of the Rings franchise, Gyllenhaal got called a ...
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Peter Brown, One of the Beatles’ Closest Confidants, Tells All (Again): At 87, the dapper insider is releasing a new book of interviews conducted in 1980 and ...
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This Legendary Boxer Was the First Ever Movie Star: James J. Corbett was the first movie star, transitioning from boxing to the silver screen thanks to Thomas ...
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How Did Gandalf Come Back?: After fighting the Balrog in The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf the Grey succumbed to his wounds and died ...
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The Best Quote From Each Middle-earth Movie: Each movie in the Middle-earth series has its fair share of memorable dialog, but these lines stand out as the best ...
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Car in the Shire: Major Lord of the Rings Mistake Still Driving Fans Crazy After 20 Years
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Lord of the Rings: Gandalf Forgetting the Blue Wizards Was a Legal Loophole: LOTR has humor mixed in throughout the franchise, and one of Gandalf and ...
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The Wheel of Time Deserves as Much Recognition as Another Classic Fantasy Series: From it's extensive span of novels to its worldbuilding, The Wheel of Time ...
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Lord of the Rings series deceives fans with false information: You can't trust these Sauron pictures
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One of Lord of the Rings' Most Powerful Elves Was Created by Accident: Sometimes mistakes are for the best. That's what happened when Tolkien reused a ...
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How Old Is Each Fellowship Member In Lord Of The Rings?: From Frodo to Gandalf, many members of the Fellowship were older than they looked in the Lord of the ...
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"Ridiculously serious": Lord of the Rings star lashes out at Amazon series and now fans fear for his character's survival in season 2
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People are giving up on Amazon Prime Video shows because of catalog errors, report says
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How Pippin Was Actually Smart in The Lord of the Rings, Explained: In J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Pippin's mistakes earned him the ...
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Lord of the Rings' Best First Age Story Was Inspired by Tolkien's Real Life
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The 10 most expensive series of all time: They cost millions: How expensive can a series be? Well, damn expensive. We researched the 10 most expensive series of ...
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Voice actor Dux dead - Almost everyone knows his voice: The voice actor Eckart Dux is dead.
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20 fantasy series that deserve a screen adaptation: The 2010s marked the moment when fantasy seemed to come into its own. Building on the success of such ...
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Lord of the Rings: The legendary scene in Isengard required an army of roaring sports fans
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Flutter boss Peter Jackson’s pay was 100 times more than median UK staffer: Chief executive of Paddy Power owner earned £4.5m last year between pay and bonuses ...
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“The Rings of Power”: This is what happens in season 2 on Amazon Prime: See in our video what exciting content fans can expect from the second season of the ...
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The 32 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now: From "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" to "Three-Body," these are the best shows on Amazon Prime Video.
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Ways Lord Of The Rings Has Aged Poorly: Despite being a significant benchmark in fantasy epics, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings franchise hasn't entirely ...
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Quick Glance: Issues in the Aging of Lord of the Rings
- J.R.R. Tolkien's work 'The Lord of the Rings' is being discussed for some problematic and offensive elements that have not aged well.
- Peter Jackson's trilogy adaptation of Tolkien's work has received criticism for its ending and missing important plot points.
- There are also complaints about the absence of key characters from the books in the films.
- The visual effects and casting choices in the movies have also been scrutinized.
Peter Mullan On The “Weird Bunch” Of ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Fans & Working With Kevin Spacey: “The Man Is An A—Hole” – Series Mania
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The Wheel of Time Season 3 Gets a Major Update: Prime Video’s hit series adaptation of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time officially announces an exciting update ...
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Richard Armitage Joins Yet Another Harlan Coben Adaptation on Netflix: Richard Armitage is joining the cast of Netflix’s Missing You, his fourth time working on ...
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Could Dune: Part Two Have Outshined Oppenheimer at the Oscars?: Would Dune: Part Two have dominated the Oscars had it been released as originally intended in ...
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Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Season 1 Soundtrack Gets A Classy CD Box Set To Rule Them All
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Lord of the Rings Turned Into a Horror Movie With This Deleted Scene: The theatrical cut of The Lord of the Rings removed the Mouth of Sauron ...
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This Deleted ‘Lord of the Rings’ Scene Sees Frodo Go Full Gollum: One deleted The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers scene showed a nightmarish vision of Elijah ...
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‘The Rings of Power’ Showrunners Sign New Amazon Deal, Begin Early Work on Season 3 (Exclusive)
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Quick Glance: Rings of Power: Amazon MGM Studios Deal for Season 3
- The Rings of Power showrunners sign an exclusive deal with Amazon MGM Studios.
- Production for season 2 is underway, with season 3 in the works.
- The events of the series are set in Middle-earth's Second Age.
- New faces will join the cast for season 2.
Amazon's Lord of the Rings series has replaced an important star and now we can be really scared
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Lord Of The Rings’ New Movie Will Make One Epic Two Towers Moment Even Better: The new movie in the Lord of the Rings franchise will make one amazing moment from ...
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The Hobbit's Trilogy Issues, Explained: The Hobbit was to be the epic prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy. But what aspects led to many troubles with ...
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New The Spiderwick Chronicles Trailer Sends the Grace Siblings on a Mission to Save Humanity
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10 Best Martin Freeman Movies, Ranked: From Hot Fuzz to The Hobbit trilogy, these are Martin Freeman’s best movies, ranked.
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The Rings of Power Season 2's Release Window Confirmed: The release window for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 has been confirmed.
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Rings Of Power Season 2 Update Is Risking A Worrying Release Trend: A summer 2024 release for Rings of Power season 2 would establish a trend with another ...
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This 'Lord of the Rings' Character Be In the Movies — No, It's Not Bombadil
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Dune 2 First Reactions Praise Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya: A Masterpiece: Denis Villenueve's "Dune: Part Two" is earning rave first reactions ...
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RUMOR: Tom Bombadil to Appear in LOTR: The Rings of Power Season 2: Rumors are heating up about a potential appearance from Tom Bombadil in the second season of ...
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What Happened to Eomer After Lord of the Rings?: Find out what became of King Eomer Eadig following the events of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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New Lord of the Rings film coming to cinemas this year: All the info on The War of the Rohirrim including trailer, launch & cast
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Quick Glance: New Film: The War of the Rohirrim - Details & Release Date
- The film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will premiere in Germany on December 12, 2024.
- It is an animated Lord of the Rings film that explores the backstory of Rohan.
- Set around 200 years before Frodo's time, the story focuses on the warrior people of Rohan.
- The team behind the film includes key creatives from the original Lord of the Rings trilogy.
The German answer to Lord of the Rings? An 800-year-old fantasy epic is coming to cinemas in 2024
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Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Jack Kesy & Marshawn Lynch Join Amazon MGM’s ‘The Pickup’
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'The Return of the King' Ending Most Lord of the Rings Adaptation Ignore
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Lord of the Rings: 8 Key Book Characters Who Were Cut from the Movies: Peter Jackson did an excellent job adapting J.R.R. Tolkien's writing with his Lord of ...
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'The Rings of Power' Season 2 Will Have a Darker Tone: Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power director Charlotte Brändström revealed what fans can ...
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Quick Glance: Dark Developments in Season 2
- "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Season 2 introduces dark and edgy tone
- Director Charlotte Brändström highlights enhanced character development
- Charlotte Brändström hints at completion of filming for the entire season
- "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" aims for ongoing five-season narrative
'Shogun' Review: Transportive Epic Matches 'Game of Thrones': The FX remake of the landmark 1980 miniseries adds a 21st century perspective and a post-'Game ...
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Does the Lord of the Rings Need a Remake?: While it may be one of the most successful trilogies of all time, is there really a point in developing a remake of ...
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The Deadliest Places in The Lord of the Rings: The Lord of the Rings is home to many exciting and wonderful locations in Middle-earth. But for every great place ...
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What Happened to Erebor After The Hobbit?: The Dwarves reclaimed the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug, but what happened to Erebor after J.R.R ...
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Between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Why Did Saruman Turn Evil?: A deeper look at how Saruman turned evil between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
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Quick Glance: Saruman's Fall from Good to Evil: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Connection
- He was known as Curunír to the Elves and Saruman to Men.
- After over a thousand years with the Blue Wizards in the East, he returned alone as Sauron's power in Dol Guldur grew.
- Even when he still served the greater good, Saruman began to fall to his vices.
- Saruman's study of the Rings of Power led him to hinder the White Council's plans to expel Sauron from Dol Guldur, hoping the Ring might show itself and give him an opportunity to claim it for his own.
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Amazon Should Revisit The Hobbit: The Hobbit films told the story of Bilbo Baggins before the events of The Lord of the Rings. But with some time passed ...
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Les Anneaux de la Force : la saison 2 de la série Le Seigneur des Anneaux ne devrait plus tarder.
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21 Shows Like 'Game of Thrones' That Channel the HBO Drama's Magical, Power-Hungry Vibes
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'House of the Dragon' Can Fix 'Game of Thrones' in a Crucial Way: It's not over for Westeros until the dragons have gone on their last ride.
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Oscars rewind — 2004: Peter Jackson pulls off a hat trick: Making "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy was a massive undertaking that was duly rewarded on Oscar night ...
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LOTR: What Happened in Middle-earth After the Return of the King?: The Lord of the Rings was an epic tale with a powerful conclusion. But what happened to ...
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The Oddest Tolkien Character May Be In The Rings Of Power Season 2: Tom Bombadil Explained
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